The Ice AgesEarth’s slow breathingPerhaps it was a designPerhaps, it was undecided then, something happened-A gasp-A hot touchsomething fierysinged its lungshumans got ambitiousIn their quest to controlwhat they did not createthey needed the leverageto reach the sky and stars The Earth is not on a ventilator-As yetand humans celebratesmall victoriesAfter Moon and Marsthey eye other … Continue reading On a ventilator? Good Lord, No….
A couple of years ago, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were attracting attention, and the high amount of electricity consumed by crypto-mining was a huge concern. Indian crypto investors faced their battles as crypto exchanges were raided by the Government. They discovered that money was illegally routed to other countries through these exchanges. The income tax … Continue reading Energy-dependent World
The text emphasizes the importance of balancing personal interests with the well-being of others, arguing that helping the majority shouldn't come at the expense of oneself. It critiques societal and corporate pressures that promote self-sacrifice, highlighting how individuals and institutions often exploit this expectation for their own gain while misleading the public.
I happen to be a Number 3, born on the 30th of the month. Somehow, I always found homes and offices on the third floor. In some cases, the house number included 3 or 9. 36 is written in the Devanagari script as follows. ३६ The number is always used to denote two people who … Continue reading The Power of Three
I see chaos all around. But maybe that is what I choose to see. Can I add value to the world by being here? I’m not sure. I add unpopular perspectives and give others a chance to clash and argue a little more than they have been doing? Then, where are the good things happening? … Continue reading Where is the good happening?
I picked up the spirit of two lines from Jim's prompt piece. We are in a stage of moral transition. Why have a moral compass when one can drift along and see where life takes us? So, here is a story where the protagonist plays the Devil's Advocate. Rajiv Menon worked in a gleaming glass … Continue reading Devil’s Advocate
“Don’t talk about this till the elections are over”, she whispered before saying goodbye. He was over the moon. He had inside access to the future Prime Minister of the country. He had just learnt about the proposed projects and the land acquisition deals that would precede those. Back in the office, he suggested they … Continue reading Castles in the Air
I came across something else while researching the Rosetta Stone. The claim is that multiple copies of the Rosetta Stone exist. The Rosetta Stone is just one of several stones inscribed with the same decree. Archaeologists have found other fragments and similar inscriptions in different temples across Egypt. The stone wasn’t a singular artefact. It … Continue reading Rosetta Stone – Unhomed
Seasons span decades on Planet Uranus, maybe because of the axial tilt. The planet is known for its eccentric and quirky nature. I wonder if the Universe sees humanity in the same way. Nobody really knows why they act the way they do. Our world has seasons of creativity, technology, hatred, war and peace. In … Continue reading Uranian Instincts
Carry all this gold to your grave,Stack it high—be bold, be brave!Line your tomb with diamond lace,Karma’s blind, but loves good taste. Let angels weigh your golden stash,Ignore the deeds, just count the cash.If guilt arrives, just pay it offA little coin should make it scoff. So hoard it all, don’t share, don’t bendYour karma’s … Continue reading Gold in the Grave
